How did Sai Baba describe his experience serving his own Guru?

Sai Baba described his time with his Guru as a period of intense, loving devotion that spanned twelve years. In Chapter 19, he recounts that he served his Guru tirelessly, driven by a deep desire to never leave his side. He explains that his Guru was an "ocean of mercy" and a "veritable idol of devotion and love." Baba's focus was absolute; he stated, "I would gaze at my Guru's face with love day and night; I felt neither hunger nor thirst; without the Guru, my mind was restless." Despite this long service, his Guru never gave him a secret mantra, but instead protected and nurtured him with a constant, loving gaze, which was the essence of their profound connection.